Kelly’s Pub

Horrible service. I work in the customer service industry. The bartender had a bad attitude and even went as far to use vulgar language towards me. As a paying customer since 2004 I was very disappointed to be treated so disrespectfully. The bartender became physical with me and I had to call 911. My lawyer and I will be filing a complaint for discrimination.

You’re in need of a drink, on somewhat of a budget, and you don’t want to go to some hole in the wall bar with dirty everything. What better place to go than to this establishment! Came here not too long ago and it just got a new «face lift» that gives the pub a breath of fresh air. The bar is fully stocked with top shelf as well as house liquor (sorry! not a beer girl, BUT THEY DO HAVE A GOOD SELECTION!). Aim for top shelf because you’re not paying for much of a difference (but do ask if you aren’t sure!). Bartenders are super nice. I could see myself coming alone and knocking down a few drinks while chatting them up (haha!) :) Bar food, although I’ve never tried it, is typical. You’re def not at a 5 star restaurant, so don’t come in expecting filet mignon and a busboy, BUT from the looks of other customers who ordered food, it is def not your freezer meals either and for sure a cheap, fun time!
Don’t like sitting down the entire time? Hop off your chair and give the pub a whirl. There’s pool tables, darts, and even a jukebox! When I’m in the area, this is my PLACE TO GO! It’s great for a good pregame too! PRICES CANNOT BE BEAT and I think my only wish is that I could bring some of it back to New York with me :)

I stopped in here on a Wednesday night with a friend of mine and liked it. The remodel is great, the service was top notch and our drinks tasted great. What else could you ask for? I will be back.

Who ever painted that place was on drugs“Baby Shit Yellow Splatter”…and they had a great morning guy and they replaced him with a Drone… don’t get wrong She’s a nice enough and nothing against her, but Dave was the Shit, because he gave shit and took shit… everything old guys like me went there for in the morning…

Love this place! Has always been my go to bar. Wish they would have more specials, hint hint :).

D. S…your review is laughable

My first apartment was a two minute walk from this place. Being twenty something at the time me and my buddies had some great times at this bar. Cheap drinks, shuffleboard darts and pool tables. Good times and some interesting walks back home.

Nice remodel, laid back, good spot to grab some beers and the taco shop next door is good too.

This is not a bad place. They do need better bartenders tho.
I suggest they need to keep it a little more cleaner too.

Since their remodel, this has become our new stop for drinks after work. Doesn’t hurt it’s only a few blocks from the house. And you can get food from the taco shop next door. Rolled tacos and football, he’ll yeah!!!

My girlfriend and I love this place — one of our favorite dive bars for sure:) Don’t expect anything fancy here except strong drinks (great pour here), pool tables, karaōke and a juke box! Cheap drinks — yes! Food is also served here which is awesome! Smoking room outside for those who smoke…

Good place to have a cold brew. But I’ve heard it’s really smokey in there?

its a dive bar, i get it, but seriously they can keep the dive bar thing and be clean. The bar tenders are sweet, but if you look around it is filthy! The ceilings look like they belong in a haunted house with all the webs… no thanks.
the only reason i’m giving 2 stars is because the bartender was sweet.

Cheap pool and beer.

I went here on a Saturday night because it was close to the house… gross. The crowd was not great and the service was slow. We stayed for 1 drink then left.

Cheap pool tables, laid back crowd, the REAL whole in the wall feel. .. and Karaōke!!! The drinks are cheap to. The last night I went there was even line dancing to to silly old songs that people just kinda. .. enjoyed.
I highly suggest this if you wanna have fun with out the self proclaimed hole in the wall imitator’s of down town, or the desperateness you see run rampant there either.

What can I say that hasn’t been said?
Walk in and it feels like you walked into THE place to be.
The drinks are good, the bartenders are nice!
The first night I went there with my lady after a bad experience at a previous bar, and we went in and were welcomed with open arms by everyone at the bar. Ordered a few drinks, hung around and noticed a smoking patio on either side of the bar, we went out and partook (with our drinks in hand) and were able to smoke, watch TV and chill with the others. After walking back inside went and played pool in a chill little corner keeping to ourselves and were able to play with some pretty good gear.
After returning to the bar, the bartender remembered our drinks, and we met a few locals and started in the roundabout conversations and were laughing and having a great time. On their way out, people we hadn’t talked to all night were saying good night and wishing us well. A few regulars we met that were cool, we bought beers for and were returned with shots!
At closing, a polite last call was called and everyone started shuffling their way out. The bartender asked us if we were driving and after laughing and saying we were walking home and we were told «walk safe!»
Good drinks, good music (had a mostly country mix playing, but other music was being played), a lively crowd and a good time all around.
All in all I will be making this a watering hole anytime I am in the area, the comfortable feeling, with cool folks and a well setup bar makes for a great time! I suggest you make it by to enjoy the coolest place in El Cajon.

Pretty good. Got really buzzed and sang karioke like a rock star, but really like a screech owl. ha, any way, nobody cared, i think… I would go back sometime.

Ahhh Kelly’s. I was a regular here for a very long time. Vicki is my all time favorite bartender. Get on her good side and you will often find yourself the receipent of whatever is left over in the shot she just made for those people over there!
It’s always fun, not the cleanest nor the classiest of even east county bars, but always fun. I could count on being entertained at 2 o’clock in the afternoon after bailing on work early, or on a busy Saturday night. They have shuffle board, pool tables and darts. Two smoking areas and a fire place. Decorated for every season and christmas lights up year round… can’t beat that. There are many regualrs and it at times reminds me of Cheers, where everybody knows your name and you are always greeted with a «HEY!!!»
I can’t wait for my Kelly’s return once I have this baby!

I’d give this place a 2 stars but three pools tables makes up for the extra star ;)
I met a friend there and couldn’t hear half the words said, however on the upside the music was really good. The Bartender was really nice, and the clientele was friendly. So all in all it’s not bad.